Overview
- Carol Kirkwood told Good Morning Britain on Friday that she had completed a package of “mature health assessments” and was told her overall fitness score was classed as average.
- She said she was surprised and disappointed by the fitness result but relieved that her cholesterol levels were reported as fine.
- Kirkwood, 64, left BBC Breakfast in April after 28 years and said retirement has let her stop 2.45am starts and travel more with her husband Steve.
- On air she cited research figures — saying 41% expect to age well and only 12% would consider such checks — to underline her argument that prevention is better than waiting for symptoms.
- Her public update links a personal push to prioritise wellbeing with a wider message that comprehensive health checks can reassure older adults and prompt lifestyle changes.